Kendra Shuford
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
The Masters Academy
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Increased efficiency of invoice processing.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns related to their accounts.
- Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
- Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
Church Childcare Director
Faith Assembly
03.1995 - 09.2013
- Directed a positive learning environment with engaging lessons and hands-on activities for 300 children ages 0-12.
- Handled daily administrative tasks which included: Scheduling 25 employees and volunteers accordingly, scheduling staff meetings, developing curriculum, ordering supplies, managing a budget, responding to parents and guardians when needed.
- Coordinated childcare events, improving community involvement and outreach opportunity.
- Supported volunteer recruitment by providing training sessions on nursery policies, procedures, and best practices for childcare providers.
- Enhanced child safety by implementing strict check-in and check-out procedures for parents and guardians.
- Boosted parent satisfaction by maintaining a clean, organized, and nurturing environment for children in the nursery.
- Engaged with families during drop-off and pick-up times as well as at special events.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, building trust through open communication about their child's well-being within the church setting.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain order and promote respect among children.
- Administered first aid when needed while adhering to established health and safety protocols within the nursery setting.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's attendance, allergies, medical conditions, and emergency contact information to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Kindergarten Teacher
Faith Assembly Of God
08.1990 - 06.1994
- Developed & delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
Education
High School Diploma -
Downey Christian School
Orlando, FLBiblical Studies Certificate -
Jimmy Swaggart Bible College
Baton Rouge, LAAssociate of Arts -
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FLSkills
- Administrative Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Service
- Payment Posting
- Inventory Tracking
- Cash Management
- Time Management
- Attention to Details
- Purchase Orders
Timeline
Finance Assistant
The Masters Academy
08.2014 - 05.2016
Church Childcare Director
Faith Assembly
03.1995 - 09.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
Faith Assembly Of God
08.1990 - 06.1994
High School Diploma -
Downey Christian School
Biblical Studies Certificate -
Jimmy Swaggart Bible College
Associate of Arts -
Southeastern University